Tessera of Brandon
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Brandon, FL
Tessera of Brandon
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Brandon, FL
Tessera of Brandon is a mid-sized senior living community located at 1320 Oakfield Drive in Brandon, Florida. Managed by Embassy Brandon, LLC under administrator Wanda-Sue Blakey, the three-story building serves seniors seeking assisted living or memory care.
The community houses 146 private apartments with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. Residents can transition between assisted living and memory support as their health needs evolve over time. Day-to-day comfort is supported by scheduled local transportation, fitness programs, and a diverse activity schedule featuring arts, cooking, games, and movie nights.
The property carries a walk score of 58, meaning the surrounding area is moderately walkable, though many daily errands still require a vehicle. For hospital-level care, Tampa General Hospital is situated about nine and a half miles from the campus. Inspections over several review cycles have occasionally noted minor administrative issues related to admission paperwork and medication assistance documentation, though several state visits have resulted in zero citations.
Prospective residents and their families are welcome to reach out to the Oakfield Drive administrative office directly to arrange a personal tour or discuss current apartment availability.
146-bed community Rank #153 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #382 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 382nd out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceNovember 1, 2023
ExpirationApril 13, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number13150
Tessera of Brandon is legally operated by Embassy Brandon, LLC, and administered by Wanda-Sue Blakey.
Management CompanyISLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
146 units
Total beds
146 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Since 2018 · 8 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
36 citations
35 inspections
2 fines
$5.2K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
3 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #448 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 448th out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 86 out of 100. Letter grade B. 3 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$5.2kvs $11.6k↓ 56% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 8 years (since 2018).
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2018 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (9% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection citation rate (8% below)
• Total citations (9% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection citation rate (8% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 36 | 33 | This facility has 9% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 9% worse Rank #541 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 541st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.0 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #153 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 35 | 26 | This facility has had 35% more total inspections than the Florida average (35 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 35% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 20 | 16 | This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (20 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 25% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 57% | 62% | This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 5% better Rank #444 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 444th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Tessera of Brandon
Places of interest near Tessera of Brandon
2.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brandon's city center to Tessera of Brandon's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 9.48 miles to nearest hospital (Tampa General Hospital)
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Tessera of Brandon | AL MC | Brandon | 146
Facility
146
FL AVG
88
Rank
#153 / 1,058 | No |
58
Facility
58
FL AVG
42
Rank
#382 / 1,427 | Embassy Brandon, LLC | 86
Facility
86
FL AVG
83
Rank
#448 / 901 | 35 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#444 / 906 | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
33
Rank
#541 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | $5,150 | Wanda-Sue Blakey | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Aldea Green | AL | Brandon | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
FL AVG
42
Rank
#684 / 1,427 | American Eagle Brandon LLC | 83
Facility
83
FL AVG
83
Rank
#518 / 901 | 40 | 50%
Facility
50%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#327 / 906 | 47
Facility
47
FL AVG
33
Rank
#688 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $2,500 | Odalys Rodriguez | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Cloudberry Lodge | AL | Brandon | 79
Facility
79
FL AVG
88
Rank
#587 / 1,058 | No |
11
Facility
11
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,244 / 1,427 | Caring Heart Tampa LLC | 67
Facility
67
FL AVG
83
Rank
#795 / 901 | 42 | 62%
Facility
62%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#538 / 906 | 48
Facility
48
FL AVG
33
Rank
#699 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $24,650 | Gamze Belli-King | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tessera of Brandon
What languages are spoken at Tessera of Brandon?
The team at Tessera of Brandon speaks English.
Who is the owner of Tessera of Brandon?
Tessera of Brandon is legally operated by Embassy Brandon, LLC, and administered by Wanda-Sue Blakey.
Is Tessera of Brandon in a walkable area?
Tessera of Brandon has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Tessera of Brandon?
According to FL state health department records, Tessera of Brandon's license number is 13150.
When does Tessera of Brandon's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Tessera of Brandon's license expires on April 13, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Tessera of Brandon?
No, Tessera of Brandon has a no-pet policy.
Does Tessera of Brandon operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Tessera of Brandon is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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